General Surgery Residents - University of California, San Diego Research | REIMAGINE Transplant Surgery Research Fellow, translational and clinical research in organ transplantation and organ donation Mentors | Aleah Brubaker, M D , Ph D , Gabriel Schnickel, M D , M P H , and Peter Than, M D
Residency in General Surgery The surgical internship and 1st year residency in surgery are combined into a single year for which dual credit is given The year involves approximately 6 months of general surgery, 5 one-month rotations to the surgical specialties, and 4 weeks of vacation
Surgery Residency Programs The General Surgery Residency Program provides a comprehensive training program encompassing the spectrum of core general surgery and general surgery subspecialties, including cardiothoracic, transplant, oncology, vascular, colorectal, trauma and pediatric surgery
Department of Surgery UC San Diego Health ranked #1 in San Diego in the 2025-2026 U S News World Report "Best Hospitals" survey and was rated among the best in the nation for nine specialties
General Surgery - UC San Diego Health They evaluate your condition to determine whether you need surgery and explain the process, including recovery General surgeons differ from others like cardiac surgeons, who specialize in heart surgery, thoracic (lung) surgeons or neurosurgeons, who specialize in brain surgery
Residency Fellowship Programs - University of California, San Diego Learn more about the unparalleled training experience we provide residents and fellows at UC San Diego Learning opportunities abound at UC San Diego Health facilities, many external clinical affiliates and with a diverse patient population Join a world-class community of physicians and scientists
Applying to the Internship in General Surgery Senior medical students and other applicants applying for internship first-year residency (PGY-I) in surgery are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) An application, dean's report, transcript and 3 letters of recommendation are required
UC San Diego School of Medicine At UC San Diego, you will gain a strong scientific foundation coupled with clinical training grounded in empathy and compassion You will graduate prepared to help advance the health of our patients, families and communities
UC San Diego Resident Curriculum These sessions provide opportunities for learners to develop technical skills, deepen clinical understanding, and build confidence for safe and effective patient care